Piper PA-32RT-300 accident near Geneva, AL
On December 17, 1999, a Piper PA-32RT-300 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Geneva, AL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- December 17, 1999
- Place
- Geneva, AL
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32RT-300 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 31.031°N, 85.870°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X20190
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On December 17, 1999, at 1443 central standard time, a Piper PA-32RT-300, N2215U, collided with trees and subsequently the ground shortly after takeoff from the Geneva Municipal Airport in Geneva, Alabama. The aircraft was operated by the private pilot under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the business flight. The pilot rated passenger and a second passenger sustained fatal injuries, the pilot in command sustained serious injuries and the third passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to a pilot witness, the pilot in command had difficulty starting the aircraft engine. The witness stated that the engine coughed and sputtered and black smoke was coming from the exhaust. Once the engine did start, it ran smoothly. He observed the pilot taxi up to runway 29, stop short, and do a run-up. After about two minutes of running the engine up, the aircraft taxied onto the runway and begin its takeoff roll. The witness stated that the aircraft was weaving to the left and right as it proceeded down the runway. He said the aircraft lifted off about 1,000 feet down the runway and then came back down, bouncing on the nose gear. The aircraft again started to climb and bank to the left. He said the aircraft again descended and then climbed again, still banking to the left and disappeared behind a tree line. The witness called 911, and reported the accident. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The Piper PA-32RT pilot hel
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
